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Indian politician (1948–2021) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ashok Kumar Walia (8 December 1948 – 22 April 2021) was an Indian politician and was member of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Legislative Assemblies of Delhi. He was a member of the Indian National Congress party and represented Laxmi Nagar of Delhi in his 4th term. From 1st to 3rd term, he represented Geeta Colony, which after Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Order, 2008 ceased to exist as an assembly constituency.[1][2]
Ashok Kumar Walia | |
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Minister for Urban Development, New Delhi | |
In office October 2008 – November 2013 | |
Member of the Delhi Legislative Assembly | |
In office 2008–2013 | |
Preceded by | New constituency |
Succeeded by | Vinod Kumar Binny |
Constituency | Laxmi Nagar |
In office 1993–2008 | |
Constituency | Geeta Colony |
Personal details | |
Born | New Delhi, India | 8 December 1948
Died | 22 April 2021 72) New Delhi, India | (aged
Political party | Indian National Congress |
Residence | New Delhi |
Profession | Doctor, politician |
Walia was born in New Delhi into a Punjabi Hindu family. He received a MBBS degree from MGM Medical College in Indore in 1972 and was a physician by profession.[1][3]
Walia was MLA for four consecutive terms. He has served as a State Minister in Sheila Dikshit's government and held Health, Urban Development, Land & Building portfolios. He was also the Chairman of Trans Yamuna Area Development Board.[1][4][5]
# | From | To | Position | Comments |
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01 | 1993 | 1998 | Member, 01st Legislative Assembly | |
02 | 1998 | 2003 | Member, 02nd Legislative Assembly | |
03 | 2003 | 2008 | Member, 03rd Legislative Assembly | |
04 | 2008 | 2013 | Member, 04th Legislative Assembly | |
04 | 2008 | 2013 | Minister for Health, Urban Development, Land & Building | |
Walia died due to COVID-19 in the Delhi Apollo Hospital.[6][7]
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